In a major legislative shift, the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) approved Law No. 18 of 2025. This new legal framework officially transitions the country away from mass tourism toward a data-driven “ecosystem model.” For destinations like Sumba, this means stricter zoning and a mandate that all foreign guides must be accompanied by certified local experts. The law also provides the legal basis for the new “Tourist Levies” aimed at conservation.
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